Air Sealing & Insulation
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Properly Insulating Your Home Will Not Only Help Reduce your Heating and Cooling Costs but Also Make your Home More Comfortable
The R-Value of Insulation:
Recommended Levels of Insulation
The R-value depends on the type of insulation and includes its material, thickness, and density. When calculating the R-value of a multilayered installation, add the R-values of the individual layers. Installing more insulation in your home increases the R-value and the resistance to heat flow.
The effectiveness of an insulation’s resistance to heat flow also depends on how and where the insulation is installed. For example, insulation that is compressed will not provide its full rated R-value. The overall R-value of a wall or ceiling will be somewhat different from the R-value of the insulation itself because some heat flows around the insulation through the studs and joists. Therefore, it’s important to properly install your insulation to achieve the maximum R-value.
The amount of insulation or R-value you’ll need depends on your climate, type of heating and cooling system, and the section of the house you plan to insulate.
Recommended Levels of Insulation
Recommended Insulation Levels for Retrofitting Existing Wood-Framed Buildings
Where to Insulate
Insulation
Improving your Home Envelope
Hidden Air Leaks and Lack of Proper Insulation
*If you add up all the hidden air leaks in your home they can equal a hole the size of an open window.
There are many ways to fix air leaks, such as Caulking using spray foam and weather stupping for closing smaller cracks and gaps. Plywood/drywall & rigid foam insulation may be used for plugging larger holes. Sheet metal and High Temperature Caulking can be used to close gaps around chimney and furnace flues. Call us and let us help reduce your air infiltration issues.